Impact of sport events on local communities: dimensions and measures

Hans Slender, Jerzy Straatmeijer, Paul Hover, Astrid Cevaal

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Abstract

Abstract for the European Association of Sociology for Sport conference in Dublin on the development over time of social impact evaluations in the Netherlands. In total 33 sport events were included that were held between 1980-2015 in the Netherlands. The events were selected to vary in fixed vs. mobile, participative or elite sports. Only mega, large and hallmark events were included. A multiple case study was conducted based on secondary resources. The events’ objectives were identified from documents from the various involved stakeholders. In total over 300 documents were analyzed.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event12th European Association for Sociology of Sport (EASS) Conference 2015: Sport, Unity & Conflict - Dublin, Ireland
Duration: 10 Jun 201513 Jun 2015
Conference number: 12th
http://www.eass-sportsociology.eu/conferences/

Conference

Conference12th European Association for Sociology of Sport (EASS) Conference 2015
Abbreviated titleEASS 2015
Country/TerritoryIreland
CityDublin
Period10/06/1513/06/15
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Keywords

  • sportevents
  • social impact

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